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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1933

Page

2

Pensioner death prompts call for tighter health supervision

The acting Coroner Col. J. T. Fi Goodwin ordered stricter monitoring of health at the pensioners camp in Duntroon after the death of Folger Spring on September 30. Evidence showed Spring suffered chronic bronchitis and asthma with heart failure likely from a bronchial attack. witnesses noted no violence. Spring, a returned soldier formerly a NSW police tracker, had campaigned of polo the day prior and led a sedentary life at the camp.

Pensionera Duntroon Wan J. T. Fi Goodwin Ap Im- Quest Folger Spring Canberra Hoavital L W. Nott Canberra Berpeunt Cook Spring A.I.F Prir New South Wales Mudgee Robert William Polo Col. Goodwin Jess Han Henry Dunne

Throwing the Hammer at Canberra Sports Meeting

A new lunch hour sport hammer throwing gains popularity among Canberra workers and light horse members. Rival sections vie for the title with W. Thompson’s 72 feet as the current mark. The Canberra Light Horse sports meeting on November 11 at Acton Racecourse will showcase multiple events including footrunning cycle racing horse racing and tent pegging.

Canberra Diparimenta Iso W. Thompson Parks and Gardena Acton

Chatham wins Craven Plate in dramatic Randwick finish

In a stirring Randwick Craven Plate, Chatham defeated Kuvera by a half neck with Lough Neagh a head away in third. Silver Boom was close in fourth as Chatham, the favorite, led from the start and held on to repeat last year's Epsom Craven double amid a powerful late challenge from Kuvera and Lough Neagh.

Bydney Randwick Chatham Kuvera Lough Neagh Silver Boom Hanwick Wolsroi Eastland Pike Silver Scorn Kuovera Herolage Bilver Athin

Ascot Racecard noted results and betting details

The race card lists horses such as CARLEM GLENGOWAN MAZANNA and POOLEY BRIDGE with odds, divas, and times. Protests affected results with Phocis placed first after a protest while Beautyful Girl and other entries raced over two miles and three furlongs with close finishes and varied betting figures.

Phocis Pridge Bow Collin

Tragic death by self inflicted gunshot at Ac ton officer obituary

Kevin Joseph O Doherty Carrucan a 44 year old officer of the department of the interior died yesterday from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was found in the garage after leaving home for work and a note indicated his intention to take his own life. He had served in London and Australia House and is survived by a widow and four children. An inquest is scheduled for Friday at Cah verra Court House.

Acton Kevin Joseph O'Doherty Carrucan Department of the Foteriar Martin Hagen Sergeant Cook Weetalf Australia House London Prine Wumieter Department of the Interior Cape Cahverra Court House

Tramway fraud trial of three charged with conspiracy

At Central Court Robert Bell Maurice Hennessy and Alexander McDonald faced conspiracy charges over a tramway ticket fraud. Detectives said uncancelled tickets were circulated among the trio and cashed or destroyed for illicit gain.

Dnty Central Court Robert Bell Maurice Hennessey Alexander McDonald Tramway Trana Ball Alford McDonald Tramway Department Bal Hennessey Bell

Younger Set Dance for CWA Social Functions

The Younger Set dance is intended to hold social functions in connection with the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The note outlines the purpose of these events as part of organizational activities and community engagement.

C.W.A

Wool consumption boom in France and Germany report

Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports a sharp rise in wool use in Germany with June production up 22 percent from August 1932 and 10 percent below 1938 output. In France exports of yarns and top wool rose, while currency and gold standard effects cloud buying.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Germany Wos France Buainusa Great Britain Milimen Actuany Hank Sydney Brisbane

Hand Instruments At Paling's Offer Violins And Ukuleles

Youth oriented shop Paling's lists violins ukuleles and other instruments with particulars gladly supplied to customers seeking musical gear and guidance.

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